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Briot 4000
Briot 4000
U ser M anual
Référence : FC 00 234
A BUCHMANN PRODUCT
Dear Valued Customer,
Congratulations on acquiring the new 4000 BRIOT EDGER. We
appreciate and thank you for the confidence you have entrusted in
our name.
This unit has been manufactured with the greatest of care and
inspected to meet the most rigorous Briot standards. We recommend
you read this manual, carefully, for the proper use and enhancement
of the life of your new equipment. Please keep it in a safe place for
future reference.
As with all mechanical and electronic devices, however, your Briot
unit will require periodic adjustments, routine maintenance, and
eventually the replacement of certain hard-working parts. To ensure
that your Briot unit is continually operating at peak efficiency, it may
be beneficial to have your unit periodically inspected by an
authorized service representative.
We have written this manual to guide through the various routine
uses, procedures and adjustments required to operate and maintain
your Briot 6000 edger. Easy reference part illustrations will help you
identify specific parts and their proper assembly.
To ensure the longevity and maximum efficiency of your Briot unit,
insist on genuine Briot replacement parts and diamonds.
Once again, thank you for choosing Briot.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 Installation/Preparation
Unpacking Unit ............................................................................................................... 1-3
Safety Precautions.......................................................................................................... 1-4
Edger Installation............................................................................................................ 1-5
Edger Level Adjustment.................................................................................................. 1-6
Edger On/Off Switching .................................................................................................. 1-7
2 Unit Introduction
Edger.............................................................................................................................. 2-3
Standard Accessories ..................................................................................................... 2-6
Diamond Wheels: Types/Sets......................................................................................... 2-8
3 Lens Edging Process
The Edging Sequence .................................................................................................... 3-3
Former Placement .......................................................................................................... 3-4
Lens Placement.............................................................................................................. 3-5
Roughing Program Selection .......................................................................................... 3-6
Finishing Program Selection ........................................................................................... 3-7
Lens Size Adjustment ..................................................................................................... 3-8
Lens Curve Adjustment................................................................................................... 3-9
Water Flow Adjustment................................................................................................. 3-10
Edging the First Lens .................................................................................................... 3-11
Edging the Second Lens ............................................................................................... 3-16
Lens Size and Axis Adjustment..................................................................................... 3-17
Lens Retouch................................................................................................................ 3-19
Edging a 1/2 Eye Lens.................................................................................................. 3-21
Edging a Lenticular Lens with a Facet (Undercut) ......................................................... 3-23
4 Edger Cleaning and Wheel Maintenance
Cleaning the Edger ......................................................................................................... 4-3
Speeding-up Roughing Cycle for Mineral Lenses (Glass)................................................ 4-4
Speeding-up the Finishing Cycle..................................................................................... 4-5
5 Maintenance
Solving Edging Problems................................................................................................ 5-3
Cleaning the Water (Solenoid) Valve .............................................................................. 5-6
Edging Chamber Bulb Replacement (Upper Carriage) .................................................... 5-8
Sizing Wheel Bulb Replacement..................................................................................... 5-9
Fuse Replacement........................................................................................................ 5-10
Roughing Wheel Differential Adjustment ...................................................................... 5-11
Diamond Wheel Replacement ...................................................................................... 5-12
Finished Size Adjustment ............................................................................................. 5-14
Appendix A Installing a Recirculating System
Installing a Recirculating System ....................................................................................A-3
Cleaning the Recirculating Tank .....................................................................................A-4
Appendix B Specifications
Specifications .................................................................................................................B-3
Index
Unpacking Unit
Caution
If you proceed to install the unit yourself, please, do not discard the box or its packing
contents.
Procedure
Step Action
Edger Packaging
Cardboard Holder
Cardboard Box
Installation/Preparation 1-3
4000 Edger
Safety Precautions
Warning
Do not attempt to operate this unit until you have read thoroughly and understand
completely all instructions, rules, etc. contained in the manual. Failure to comply can
result in accidents involving fire, electric shock or serious personal injury. Save this
owners manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation, and instructing
possible third-party users.
Briot does not assume any responsibilities or liabilities for damages caused by
negligence or ignoring the safety precautions enlisted in this manual.
Safety Precautions
• Do not place the edger near or on top of a source of energy (radiator or heater).
• Make sure your voltage source corresponds to the voltage specified on the edger nameplate
located on the left side of the unit (see diagram below).
• If any type of liquid or material gets into internal part of the edger, you must do the following
immediately:
- Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet
- Have the unit checked by a qualified Briot technician before switching the unit on.
• If the unit is not going to be used for a long period of time you should unplug the power cord
from the wall outlet.
Edger Nameplate
Production
Production Year
Year Prefix
Serial Week Insulation
Number Coefficient
FRANCE: Conforme aux réglements du ministère du travail à la date du 15 Juillet 1980
Constructeur Année de fabrication
220 V 1~ 50 Hz 600 W 3A
Service Continu T/min. a vide Protection
Betriebsart IP 22
DB 2800 U/min Leerlauf Schutzart
Running Continuous RPM unloaded
Made in France
Unit Voltage
Amperage
Alternating Current Cycle Wattage
1-4 Installation/Preparation
4000 Edger
Edger Installation
Procedure
Step Action
60
850
Top View
Water Supply Hole
Edger Feet Position (x4)
276
70
330
Installation/Preparation 1-5
4000 Edger
Introduction
Procedure
Step Action
4 During the finishing cycle, observe the lateral movement of the former on the former
touch platform.
Result:
IF former drifts towards the ... THEN unscrew the ...
1-6 Installation/Preparation
4000 Edger
Switching On Procedures
Switching Unit On
Operation Illustration
Main Switch
Operation Illustration
Main Switch
Installation/Preparation 1-7
2 Unit Introduction
4000 Edger
Edger
Lens Counter
You can know at any time the number of edged lenses by seeing the lens counter, located on the
right front view of the edger.
Edger (continued)
Control Panel
Fugitive on Top Lighting of the lens during the control bevel mode.
Centering Neutral.
Fugitive on Bottom Lowering of the lens during the control bevel mode.
Edger (continued)
Fugitive on Bottom Beginning the plastic (organic) edging program, when activating
simultaneously with the key.
Warning
In the following of this manual, only the symbols drawn above the control knobs will be
represented whereas in practical you will have to press the control knob relating to it.
Standard Accessories
List
List (continued)
If your edger unit is supplied to be used with 110 Volts, you will receive the following accessories.
If your edger unit is supplied to be used with 220 Volts, you will receive the following accessories.
Types
Type Description
Wheel Sets
A B C D A C D
BiPV FPV
A B C' A C'
BiVG FVG
Procedure
Step Action
1 Former Placement.
2 Lens Placement.
Additional Functions
In addition to edging standard lenses, you can also edge with 4000 N:
• 1/2 Eye Lenses
• Lenticular Lenses with Facets.
See the section at the end of this chapter.
Former Placement
Procedure
Lens Placement
Prerequisites
Procedure
Procedure
Location
The finishing program knob is located on the extreme right side of the edger.
Introduction Illustration
Procedure
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The final lens size depends on the type of bevel you select, the frame material and shape you
choose, and the type of former (frame manufacturers' or lab made 'on size').
Sizing Scales
• The lighted sizing scales are displayed on graded bands and positioned from the left to the
right as follows:
- free floating bevel (automatic)
- rimless
- controlled bevel
• Scales graduations are engraved:
- in black for positive values (Europe)
- in red for negative values (Europe)
- in black for all values (USA).
Procedure
Follow the step below to select the lens size with 4000 N.
Size
Adjustment
Wheel
Introduction
For proper lens curve selection, you must measure the lens with a lens clock whenever you want
to edge in the controlled bevel mode.
Note: The base curve device might have to be adjusted to 2 when edging rimless lenses.
Procedure
6 5 4
3
7
2
9
1
9 0
0
1
8
2
7 3
5 6 4
Procedure
Step Action
1 • Verify the house water valve is turned on, if using direct water supply
or
• Verify if the recirculating system is plugged-in into the edger's outlet.
2 Adjust the water flow by moving the water flow lever on
the lower right side of the edger.
Notice:
When the lever is positioned in its extreme forward
position, the water is shut-off. Maximum water flow is
obtained with lever positioned to the rear of edger. It is
advised to place the lever in the center position when
initially starting the unit. Water Flow
Lever
Bevel Selection
Step Action
Step Action
6 Hold the edged lens while activating the clamping switch to the left, to open the left
side shaft.
7 Remove the lens from the right side adaptor, making sure not to remove the block
(suction cup or leap II block) as some re-edging might be necessary for proper sizing
of lens into optical frame.
8 Continue with second lens. See Edging the Second Lens below.
Rimless Bevel
Step Action
Step Action
7 Hold the edged lens while activating the clamping switch to the left, to open the left
side shaft.
8 Remove the lens from the right side adaptor, making sure not to remove the block
(suction cup or leap II block) as some re-edging might be necessary for proper sizing
of lens into optical frame.
9 Continue with second lens. See Edging the Second Lens below.
Controlled Bevel
Follow the steps below to edge a controlled bevel lens with 4000 N.
Step Action
Step Action
3 Activate knob towards the bottom to activate the roughing cycle only.
8 Activate knob towards the bottom to deactivate the roughing cycle only.
9 As soon as the lens touches the finishing wheel, activate knob towards the
bottom to activate the manual lens rotation mode.
Result: The bevel control cycle is beginning.
10 Reduce the water flow by activating the water flow lever the right on side of edger to
improve view of lens.
11 According to your wishes adjust the following:
• Using the bevel program knob you can position the lens from the left to right over
the diamond wheel groove.
and/or
• Adjust the bevel curve position in relation to the lens base curve that you have
measured with the lens clock.
Note: You may repeat this operation several times until desired tracking position is
achieved.
Step Action
12 Reduce the size gradually by using the sizing wheel, until the lens touches the
diamond wheel groove.
Result: The bevel path is traced on the lens edge.
13 Activate knob towards the top to re-activate the automatic lens rotation mode.
18 Hold the edged lens while activating the clamping switch to the left, to open the left
side shaft.
19 Remove the lens from the right side adaptor, making sure not to remove the block
(suction cup or leap II block) as some re-edging might be necessary for proper sizing
of lens into optical frame.
20 Continue with second lens. See Edging the Second Lens Paragraph.
Cycle Interruption
The edging cycle can always be interrupted at any time by following the steps below.
Procedure
Step Action
Follow the steps below to adjust the size and axis of the first lens.
Step Action
not superimposed Wrong. You must if necessary, refer to the axis error list
at the Solving Edging Problems Paragraph in chapter 5 to
find the solution to the problem.
2 Place the edged lens into the spectacle frame to verify size.
Result:
IF this lens... THEN the lens size is...
is too small for the frame Wrong. You must if necessary, refer to axis error list at
Solving Edging Problems Paragraph in chapter 5 to find
the solution to the problem.
Follow the steps below to adjust the size and axis of symmetrical lenses.
Step Action
are not aligned Wrong. You must if necessary, refer to the axis error list
at Solving Edging Problems Paragraph in chapter 5 to
solve problem.
3 Check the second lens size.
Result:
IF this lens... THEN the lens size is...
is too big for the frame Wrong. See Lens Retouch below.
is too small for the frame Wrong. You must if necessary, refer to the axis error list
at Solving Edging Problems paragraph in chapter 5 to find
the solution to the problem.
Lens Retouch
Prerequisites
Procedure
Step Action
1 Place the blocked lens in the holder adaptor again, verify the lens orientation with
reference to the clamped former.
2 Lower your size as required by using the sizing wheel and observing the graduation
scale.
3 Lower the carriage visor.
Result: The lens lowers itself exactly on the same spot where it picked up at the
end of the finishing cycle, thus starting the retouch cycle.
5 Once the finishing cycle ends, open the carriage visor.
6 Hold the edged lens while activating the clamping switch to the left, to open the left
side shaft.
7 Remove the lens from the right side adaptor, making sure not to remove the block
(suction cup or leap II block) as some re-edging might be necessary for proper sizing
of lens into optical frame.
Cycle Interruption
The edging cycle can always be interrupted at any time by following the steps below.
Prerequisites
Follow the steps below to edge a 1/2 eye lens by using a suction cup.
Step Action
Follow the steps below to edge a 1/2 eye lens by using Leap II or adhesive blocks.
Step Action
Introduction
A lenticular facet can be edged using the bevel control program after using the automatic bevel
or the rimless program.
Sizing
Keep in mind that you will have to decrease the size, whether you are on size formers or sizing
larger than pattern, you must lower your size requirement.
Prerequisites
Procedure
Step Action
Result: The lens will lower itself at the same spot where it lifted at the end of
original finishing cycle.
6 Activate knob towards the bottom to activate the manual lens rotation mode.
Procedure (continued)
Step Action
8 Using the sizing wheel gradually reduce the size to the desired depth.
9 Increase the water flow with the aid of the water flow lever.
10 Activate knob towards the top to reactivate the automatic lens rotation mode.
12 Hold the edged lens while activating the clamping switch to the right, to open the left
side shaft.
13 Remove the lens from the left side adaptor, making sure not to remove the block
(suction cup or leap II block) as some re-edging might be necessary for proper sizing
of lens into optical frame.
Introduction
In order for your new edger to retain its new appearance, simple care must be taken on a routine
basis.
• Clean the edger daily after use.
• Follow the directions mentioned in this manual.
• Maintain your diamond wheels.
Daily Cleaning
Caution
Do not use a hose with high water pressure, avoid any heavy splashing where it might
penetrate the edger's internal electronic components thus causing serious damage to
your unit.
Caution
• Make sure you have an ample flow of water over the diamond wheels prior to using the
dressing sticks.
• Use only recommended dressing sticks (orange) by Briot or wheel manufacturer.
• Apply dressing stick to roughing wheel only when considerable slowing down of the cycle time
occurs.
Wear
Please, bear in mind, the more often you apply a dressing stick to your diamond wheels the
faster the wheel is going to wear.
Procedure
Follow the steps below to speed-up roughing cycle for mineral lenses (glass).
Step Action
1 Start the edging cycle without clamping a lens in the edging chamber.
Warning
Never apply a dressing stick to the plastic (organic) roughing wheel, serious damage
will occur and your wheel warranty will be void.
Caution
• Make sure you have an ample flow of water over the diamond wheels prior to using the
dressing sticks.
• Use only recommended dressing sticks (green or grey) by Briot or wheel manufacturer.
• Apply dressing stick to roughing wheel only when considerable slowing down of the cycle time
occurs.
• When applying dressing stick to bevel wheel always position dressing stick the same way, try
to cover the diamond groove equally with the stick.
• Do not apply the stick in sections, one side or the other.
Result: Since your Briot wheels are manufactured in two pieces to obtain a much better bevel
position, uneven application of dressing stick will alter the bevel position on the lens.
Unnecessary use of the dressing stick will decrease the life of the diamond wheel.
Wear
Please, bear in mind, the more often you apply a dressing stick to your diamond wheels the
faster the wheel is going to wear.
Procedure
Step Action
1 Start the edging cycle without clamping a lens in the edging chamber.
Introduction
If a problem or malfunction occurs during the normal edging cycle, please make reference to the
following table.
Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes
common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this unit.
Otherwise, call Briot's after-sales service department.
Troubleshooting
No lens rotation. The manual lens rotation key has Activate knob towards
been deactivated.
the top.
Top carriage stops over Roughing cycle only mode is Activate knob towards
the finishing wheel. activated. the top.
Lens does not transfer The program selector knob is not Turn program selector knob
properly during the positioned correctly. clockwise to its maximum
automatic bevel cycle. traveled position.
Free bevel position has You might have used a dressing See Speeding-up the Finishing
shifted. stick and favored one side of the Cycle in chapter 4.
diamond wheel.
Edger level is unbalanced. See Edger Level Adjustment in
chapter 1.
Can't get a complete The lens has a positive high power. Replace the left large
bevel in the entire lens clamping adaptor with the
during automatic bevel articulate left side clamping
mode. adaptor.
The lens: Use the bevel control mode.
• has a large decentration
• is of lenticular power.
The lens does not land Upper carriage might have been Edge another lens.
properly into the bevel moved prior to starting retouch cycle.
wheel groove.
The transfer platform or cam is Remove grease and clean
greasy. platform and cam thoroughly.
Maintenance 5-3
4000 Edger
Troubleshooting (continued)
Water does not shut-off. Some dirt or debris have See Cleaning the Water
lodged itself inside the solenoid (Solenoid) Valve below.
valve.
Edging time is gradually The wheels are loading up. See Speeding-up Roughing and
slowing down. Finishing Cycle in chapter 4.
The take-off difference between See Roughing Wheel Differential
roughing wheel and finishing Adjustment below.
wheel is too large.
Incorrect sizing. The finishing wheel is loaded. See Speeding-up the Finishing
Cycle in chapter 4.
The finishing wheel is worn. See Diamond Wheel
Replacement below.
The sizing wheel is not See Finished Size Adjustment
calibrated properly. below.
The upper carriage's mounting Tighten Allen cap head mounting
screws are loose. screws.
Incorrect axis. Former axis is off axis. Obtain a good former or make a
pattern on axis.
Note: Lens finished size might
be smaller than frame,
lens rotates inside
eyewire.
The left side clamping adaptor Replace it.
pad is worn out.
Lens rotating shafts have play. Contact Briot's after-sales
service.
The lens was wet or greasy Clean lens thoroughly before
prior to blocking. blocking.
The suction cup is worn out or Replace with new suction cup.
ripped.
Adhesive blocking tape does Always use good fresh adhesive
not stick to lens surface. blocking tape and maintain metal
blocks clean.
5–4 Maintenance
4000 Edger
Troubleshooting (continued)
Edging chamber light Light bulb burned out. See Edging Chamber Bulb
does not work. Replacement below.
Sizing wheel light does Light bulb burned out. See Sizing Wheel Bulb
not work. Replacement below.
The unit will not operate Wall plug disconnected. Push plug firmly into wall outlet.
after switch is turn on.
House fuse blown or circuit Replace fuse with time delay type
breaker tripped. or reset circuit breaker.
Power switch in Off position. Turn power switch to On position.
One of the edger's fuses is See Fuse Replacement below.
blown.
Maintenance 5-5
4000 Edger
Procedure
Stem-shaft
Valved Piston
5–6 Maintenance
4000 Edger
Procedure (continued)
Maintenance 5-7
4000 Edger
Procedure
Follow the steps below to replace the edging chamber bulb (upper carriage).
Step Action
4 Insert a new bulb into the bulb holder (see diagram below).
5–8 Maintenance
4000 Edger
Procedure
Follow the steps below to replace sizing wheel bulb on the mechanical sizing wheel.
Maintenance 5-9
4000 Edger
Fuse Replacement
Procedure
B : Recirculating Pump
C : Power Transformer Input
D : Power Transformer Output. D
+
+
+
+
+
+ D
5 – 10 Maintenance
4000 Edger
Introduction
The glass roughing wheel wears out sooner than the other diamond wheels. The outside diameter
of the roughing wheel decreases as more lenses are being edged. As the diamond wheel
diameter decreases the larger the roughed size of the lens gets before going into the finishing
cycle. If this sizing differential is not corrected periodically, the faster the bevel wheel is going to
wear.
Average differences between roughing and finishing wheels are the following:
• Glass Lenses : from 1,2 mm to 1,4 mm
• Plastic Lenses : from 0,6 mm to 0,8 mm
Procedure
1 Push the former wear plate towards the left to expose the cap
Allen screw, remove screw with the help of an Allen key.
Maintenance 5 - 11
4000 Edger
Procedure
Step Action
2 Insert a block of wood or foam under the left side of the carriage to lift it up for
working clearance.
3 Remove the wheel cover guard.
10 If you are removing the glass (mineral) wheel make sure to remove the aluminium
hub deflector.
11 Make sure that the motor sealing washer is resting against the motor.
12 Clean the motor shaft and the diamond wheels sides with a solvent.
13 Grease lightly shaft and wheel arbor holes prior to re-installing diamond
wheels.
5 – 12 Maintenance
4000 Edger
Procedure (continued)
Step Action
Maintenance 5 - 13
4000 Edger
Introduction
As the finishing wheels begin to wear out, the lens final size is not exact anymore. In order to
correct for this wear, the sizing wheel needs to be calibrated.
Procedure
Step Action
4 Insert a small screwdriver through one of the openings located in front panel facing
the sizing wheel (see diagram below).
5 Insert the screwdriver blade into the opening and lock the spring portion of the sizing
band with the screwdriver blade (see diagram below).
6 Rotate the sizing wheel to compensate for the difference in size.
Result: The size is on target.
Diagram
Sizing Band
Sizing Wheel
5 – 14 Maintenance
Appendix Installing a Recirculating
System
4000 Edger
Procedure
Step Action
2 Feed the following through the pre-drilled holes on the work bench top:
• Supply Water Hose (reference: 21 92 014)
• Drain Hose (reference: 21 92 066).
Make sure to secure the hoses with the hose clamps supplied (see diagram below).
3 Connect the recirculating system's power cord to the rear of the edger.
Diagram
4000 Edger
Draining
Pump
Water Pipe
Pump Power Outlet
Decanting
Tank Main Tank
Introduction
The recirculating tank should be cleaned periodically, with more frequency at the workload
increases.
Procedure
Step Action
1 Disconnect the recirculating system electrical plug from the rear of the edger.
2 Disconnect the drain hose.
3 Remove:
• Tank cover
• Remove the settling tank.
4 Dispose of:
• Water
• Sediment accumulated at the bottom of the tank.
5 Clean and rinse the tanks thoroughly, make sure to use:
• Rubber gloves to avoid injury
• Clean water
• Use a cleaning rag or sponge to wipe clean.
6 Replace all parts including electrical plug.
7 Make a trial edging run without a lens to prime the pump.
Specifications
List
Specification Description
Specifications B–3
4000 Edger
Specifications (continued)
List (continued)
Specification Description
B–4 Specifications
Index
4000 Edger
Index
A F
Index I-3
4000 Edger
Index (continued)
Sets 2-8
R Types 2-8
Recirculating System
Installing A-3
Recirculating Tank
Cleaning A-4
Replacement
Bulb on the Sizing Wheel 5-9
Diamond Wheel 5-12
Edging Chamber Bulb 5-8
Fuse 5-10
Sizing Wheel Bulb 5-9
Retouch
Lens 3-19
Rimless Bevel 3-12
Roughing
Program Selection 3-6
Wheel Differential Adjustment 5-11
S
Safety Precautions 1-4
Selection
Finishing Program 3-7
Lens Type 3-6
Roughing Program 3-6
Sizing Scales 3-8
Sizing Wheel Bulb
Replacement 5-9
Solving Edging Problems 5-3
Specifications B-3
Speeding-up
Finishing Cycle 4-5
Roughing Cycle for Mineral Lenses 4-4
Standard Accessories 2-6
Switching Unit
On 1-7
T
Troubleshooting 5-3
U
Unpacking Unit 1-3
W
Water (Solenoid) Valve
Cleaning 5-6
Water Flow Adjustment 3-10
Wheels
Replacement 5-12
I-4 Index
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NOTES
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